Important Information for Parents of Seniors
Graduation for the class of 2018 is approaching quickly. In order to help us start preparing for this momentous occasion, we would like to share the following information with you. All students who have completed requirements and have no “U”s on their transcript can participate in the graduation ceremony. Graduation will be held:
Date: Friday, June 1, 2018
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Dee Events Center, Weber State University
Graduation ceremonies will be streamed live for those that are unable to attend. There will be a link at www.weber.edu on the Weber State University home page. The link is located on the bottom right hand side of the home page under WSU TODAY section. This is done to help accommodate family and friends serving in the military, those unable to attend due to illness, and those living too far away to come to this important event.
Parking: There is no charge for parking at the Dee Events Center. Please plan on 10 to 15 minutes to walk from your car to your seats. Campus police will ticket vehicles that are parked in undesignated areas or that are parked illegally.
Seating: No tickets are required for graduation ceremonies for BEHS and there is no charge for entrance. You may invite as many as you wish to this special event. However, graduation ceremonies may not be interesting to very young children. Doors will open for seating at 7:30 p.m. Keep in mind that the young ladies will be seated on the right side of the floor (facing the stage) during commencement and the young men will be seated on the left side of the floor (facing the stage). Please choose your seating so that you can get the best view of your graduate during the ceremony.
If anyone in your family needs seating accommodations for wheelchairs or other accommodations, please plan to arrive early. Seating will be made available for the individual and one family member to be seated with them. Space does not allow for entire families to be seated in the wheelchair area. Those requiring wheelchair seating should enter through portals 18, 19 or 3.
Pictures: Please allow plenty of time for photo opportunities BEFORE graduation begins – pictures with your family and friends are important and should be taken before your graduate proceeds to the tunnels or outside following commencement. Spectators will NOT be allowed on the floor following graduation. Family and friends should establish a meeting place outside of the Dee Events Center ahead of time and greet graduates there following the ceremony.
Caps and Gowns: Make sure you take your gown out of the package and hang it shortly after you receive it. Taking it out of the package the day of graduation will not allow enough time for the wrinkles to fall out. These gowns should not be ironed with a hot iron. They will melt! Alterations to the original cap and gown will not be allowed! Do not wear flowers (including corsages and leis), large necklaces or beads, badges, stickers, rhinestones, reflective tape, etc.
Cell Phones and IPods: Students will not be allowed to carry or use a cell phone or IPod during the graduation ceremony. Please leave them with a family member or friend.
Graduates:
You should arrive at the Dee Events Center by 7:30 p.m. for graduation
Failure to comply with these rules will result in the graduate not being allowed to walk as well as being issued an Administrative U that requires service hours to be completed before the diploma will be issued.
Scholarship and Military Reporting Deadline: Scholarships and military enlistment should be reported to the Counseling Center no later than May 11th for inclusion in the program for Scholarship and Awards Night (held Monday, May 21st at 6:30 p.m. in the Box Elder High School Auditorium). Scholarships and military enlistments reported after the deadline will not be indicated on the program and will not be recognized at the Scholarship and Awards Night. It is the student’s responsibility to report this information to the counseling office! Scholarship cords must be purchased from Mrs. Gunn in the financial office during the school day. The cost is $5.00. Cords will not be available for purchase at graduation.
THE FOLLOWING DEADLINES MUST BE MET FOR GRADUATION:
State Civics Exam: In order to graduate from high school in the state of Utah, students must pass the Civics Exam. To determine if you have passed the exam, look at your progress on the Passport System. You must use the Student’s account. Civics exam results are not available through the parent/guardian account. If you have not passed the exam, you may access that exam through your account in Passport. You must pass this exam by May 11th in order for your name to appear on the graduation program. If you pass the test after this date and are eligible for graduation, you may be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony, but your name WILL NOT appear on the graduation program
Senior Credit Deadline: Credit from outside sources must be received in the Registrar’s office by May 1st to allow time for credits to be evaluated.
Citizenship:
- U’s must be made up by Friday, May 11th for your name to be included in the graduation program. You may still clear up your U’s to participate in the graduation ceremony after that date, but your name WILL NOT appear in the program if U’s aren’t taken care of by May 11th.
- If you have any outstanding citizenship U’s on your transcript, you should have been referred to Citizenship Class prior to May 11. Be sure to attend when referred. If you are not referred to Citizenship Class, you may refer yourself.
- Seniors will be allowed to pay $30.00 per U prior to graduation if they were not able to take care of the U’s in Citizenship Class.
Diplomas: Diplomas MUST be picked up in the main office beginning June 18th, after all credits have been verified. Please remember you still must fulfill all graduation requirements to receive your diploma. Diploma pick up hours are M-F from 8:00 until 11:00 a.m.
You must sign for your diploma…diplomas will not be mailed!
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SENIORS Submit your best “memories” for the Senior Video Email individual or group pictures from middle thru high school To Laura.McKee@besd.net By May 11, 2018 All seniors watch this video the day before graduation. Add your memory—make your video the best that Box Elder seniors have ever seen.
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BEELINE HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Have you heard the BUZZ….. This week is…... NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
We want to thank all of the Administrators, teachers, secretaries, cooks, custodians, paras, coaches…..all BEHS staff!! THANK YOU for making a difference!!
ATTENTION SENIORS
Scholarship and Military Reporting Deadline: Proof of scholarships and military enlistment should be reported to the Counseling Center no later than Friday May 11th for inclusion on the Scholarship and Awards Night program (held Monday May 21st at 6:00 p.m.). Scholarships and military enlistments reported after the deadline will not be indicated on the program and will not be recognized at the Scholarship and Awards Night. It is the student’s responsibility to report this information to the counseling office! After you have reported a scholarship you are eligible to purchase a scholarship cord, to be worn at graduation, from Mrs. Gunn in the main office for $5.00. Cords will not be available for purchase at graduation.
Pathway Completers: If you think you have completed a pathway, check the list posted on the counseling center window.
The Regents Scholarship Program Changes Sophomore and Junior Parents and Students The Utah System of Higher Education has announced major changes to the Regents Scholarship Program. The Regents Scholarship is a scholarship funded through our Utah Legislators. Eligibility rules and award amounts have recently changed. These changes will have significant impact on our Regents Scholarship students. To view important information for the Class of 2019 and beyond, please follow this link: https://stepuputah.com/future-applicants-grades-8-11/ We recommend that you study and refer often to the following publications: n Regents Scholarship Program Guide Class of 2019 and Beyond https://stepuputah.com/files/regents/2018_program-guide-2019-rules.pdf n Regents Scholarship Planning Guide https://stepuputah.com/files/regents/planning_guide_2019.pdf
